Saturday, November 7, 2009

Focal Seizures More Condition_symptoms How Often Is Blood Test Needed For Child On Carbamazapine?

How often is blood test needed for child on carbamazapine? - focal seizures more condition_symptoms

Hello to all My son has started 3 weeks ago carbamazepine for partial seizures wonder how many times I need a blood test because I'm not sure. It is the first of this morning.
Thank you all.

1 comments:

Dr Frank said...

There are 2 reasons that control at the level of carbamazepine in order to ensure that a blood therapeutic and not toxic, and the second monitor for signs of depression in the bone marrow or liver.

Check blood "A" should be done before commenced.This medication that ensures that if two changes are collected and properly attributable to the medication.

Complete blood counts should be done every 2 weeks during the first 2 months, then whole blood count and liver function tests be performed every 12 weeks.

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